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Cinnamon Bracket (Hapalopilus rutilans)

Where does Cinnamon Bracket grow?

Hapalopilus rutilans

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Cinnamon Bracket grows in specific habitats. Knowing where to look and when is the difference between an empty basket and a successful forage.

Where to find Cinnamon Bracket

Deciduous Forests

Prefers dead or decaying deciduous trees, especially broadleaf trees like oak and beech.

Wooded Areas

Commonly found in wooded areas where there is an abundance of dead wood.

Foraging tips

  1. Visual Inspection. Look for bracket-shaped fungi with a reddish-brown to cinnamon color on dead trees.
  2. Examine Dead Wood. Check for the presence of the fungus on fallen logs and branches in wooded areas.

Quick Check

Substrate:
Dead deciduous wood
Fruiting:
Year-round, but most common in fall
Odor:
Faintly fruity or fungal

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